Standard American English's cultural emphasis in middle-class culture is on words referring to ________
a. sports
b. weather
c. cows and crops
d. religious artifacts
e. the past (history)
ANSWER:
a
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A. Bourgeoisie B. Proletariat C. Stock D. Caste E. Capital
Which statement best describes the difference in linguistic style between speakers of Japanese and speakers of American English?
a. Japanese is direct while English is indirect. b. Japanese is indirect while English is direct. c. Japanese tends to use exaggeration. d. Japanese tends to be confrontational. e. Japanese does not express cultural values.
Which of the following best describes a small, loosely organized groups of people held together by informal means?
a. Bands b. Tribes c. Chiefdoms d. states
The Kuna of Panama sell __________, called molas, worldwide because they were popularized by tourists in the 1960s
a. wooden statues b. embroidered blouses c. drawings of mythical creatures d. leather shoes